pattimiller747 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Even though I have a science/engineering background, we seem to struggle with science. It seems like it takes so much effort to do science and most of our experiments fail. We did Real-Science-4-Kids and do field trips to the museums and other science outings, but I don't feel like we're doing a good job. Does anyone have a good science program they recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 My dd is using Apologia General Science now and likes it, so our plan will be to continue with Apologia Physical Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 We do a lot of things here for 7th grade science. We use OM Physical Science as our base. We add experiments from Supercharged Science, Science Jim, The Happy Scientist, and Exploration Education. I only hs one child, so I have the time to do this. Science is his favorite part of the day. We spend a couple of weeks on each topic (3-4 times a week). Lots of fun, hands-on stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 My dd is doing Apologia Physical Science for 8th grade and is learning a lot. I'm really happy with the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laboroflove Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Check out Noeo Chemistry 3 (just google noeo science). They plan to have another level 3 for next year, I can't remember which one, but my 8 and 10 year old are learning so much from Physics level 2. They use Usborne and living books, plus great experiments. It follows a classical with an emphasis on Charlotte Mason style (the lessons aren't too long, narration is used through notebooking, and real books are used as opposed to textbooks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalom22 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 We are using Rainbow Science. It is the first science curriculum that we have stuck with ever. It is more of an introduction to Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The experiments have been simple enough and everything you need is included in the kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattimiller747 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Thanks. I have heard of these, and will check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Dd was insistent that she not use a textbook oriented program. She is using "Exploring the World of Physics", "The Cartoon Guide to Physics", 'Explorabook", "Lights and Mirrors", and a new book, "The Manga Guide to Physics". We have the Physics Discovery kit too, though she hasn't started it yet. She also helps out at a monthly science class where the students study natural science, we plan to participate in the feeder watch program again this winter (birds), and of course, whatever other science experiences that may come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Since dd is in 5th grade this year, using TT 7 and LOF for math, and Noeo Chemistry for science…we plan to use The Rainbow for the next two years (6th and 7th). This way 8th grade will possibly be OM 9th grade Environmental Science or maybe Singapore Science Matters. If I were you I would choose The Rainbow!:D Look at the reviews. It is the curriculum that we are the most excited about. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 My oldest used Oak Meadow's Physical Science last year for 8th grade and really enjoyed it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Dd is using Prentice Hall Science Explorer books. I print out worksheets from the accompanying CDs and give tests from the test bank CD. It's definitely a textbook approach, but knowing how to learn from a textbook is a good skill and dd finds it interesting. Basically, it is easy to implement and gets the job done, which is all I needed this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 We're using Rainbow Science from Beginnings Publishing. It is a 2 year program for 7th and 8th. There are 2 lessons and a lab each week. If you did science every day, you could get through the whole program in a year. It would be full but covers everything. There are 4 sections, physics, chemistry, biology, and earth/applied science. There are free quizzes on their website. The quizzes cover material from 4 lesson and 2 labs. My daughter likes science better than she ever has. The program is very self explanatory, although I am involved. If we weren't doing this, we would be using BJU. We will use BJU for high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 We use a combination of Science Explorer (textbook) and TOPS (hands on). There are plenty of options to choose from in both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmom25andRN Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 and loving it! Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 physical science for 8th. I'm really not looking forward to it. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowcreek Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 We use K12's physical science--having three kids at different levels, this was an easy way to be sure that my 8th grader was getting the material covered. It has enough labs, and we have Kosmos and Thames Physics Pro workshop which is supplemental--more interest and more hands-on. May add one of their chem sets to supplement and allow him to follow some interests. For $22/month for a class it is not expensive and you don't have to buy textbooks/test masters, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 We do Apologia Physical Science in 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I am currently changing my mind daily on this subject! At this moment, I am planning for my 8th grader (next year) to use PLATO middle school science. There are 3 topics -- Earth, Life & Chemistry, and I plan for her to use them over spring 7th grade through 8th grade, so she'll be ready for full year high school level stuff after that. I want some actual hands-on stuff to complement the PLATO, so. . . I also plan for her to do hands-on stuff, some mixture of TOPS, NOEO, or possibly McHenry's Elements. . . Exactly which books/things for what subjects will depend on what science curricula I choose for her younger sibs, as I plan to mix them together to a large degree for the lab portions -- with the 8th grader tagging along on the experiments with her younger sib(s) as they all love experiments. . . I still have a lot of planning to do! But, I am thrilled with the new options for secular science that have become available in the last couple years!! Yay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Technically ds is a 7th grader, but we're doing 8th grade science this year because he's just a sciencey kinda guy. We're using Science Explorer Physical Science along with some supplementary reading and labs from a Thames and Kosmos science kit. It's all scheduled out in this: www.awakeningwonder.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 My son loves science and I didn't have much of a clue with Science. Therefore, I opted for BJU. He loves it and has been able to learn a lot. I have heard the others are good as well. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Plato's 3 science courses are good introductions to high school level material. They are available through homeschool buyers coop. My advanced science and math ds completed all three last yr and is now taking a high school phyics course without any problems (he has almost a perfect 100). Those courses are the only science "textbook" exposure he had prior to this course. We are more of a follow your passion science people before 8th grade. They pick topics they are interested in and read in "whole" books for 30-45 mins per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Newtons Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Another Apologia user here...my 6th and 7th grader are using General Science this year and will move into Physical next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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